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Harnery Family History

Harnery Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Harney, Harner, Harvey, Garner, Harper, Harker, Horner, Harley

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Where is the Harnery family from?

You can see how Harnery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harnery family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Harnery families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Harnery families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Harnery's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Harnery families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Harnery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harnery census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Harnery. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Harnery. For the veterans among your Harnery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harnery lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harnery ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Harnery

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